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Vegan restaurant and teahouse located behind Edwards Cinema and formerly known as One World Vegetarian Cuisine. Large menu with Asian rice and noodle dishes, vegetable dishes using mockmeats, plus veggie burgers, salads. Casual with outside water fountain. Reported to be serving the Impossible Burger Aug 2018. Has small area for outdoor seating. Open Tue-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm.
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178 S Glendora Ave, West Covina, California, USA, 91790
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 30 Dec 2024 by Rami
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72 Reviews
First Review by secret reviewer
LindaLouise22
Points +148
Awesome food - one of our favorites - Edit
We've tried this place a couple of times now, and it's AMAZING! Such good food and great service as well. The Royal Noodle Soup and Hot and Sour Soup are super tasty and the Imperial Eggplant is to die for! My husband had the Indian Curry Tofu and it's was incredible. We are becoming regular customers! YUM!
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Calimaryn
Points +50
Tasty Food - Edit
Went last weekend while on vacation. The food was good. We tried the Crispy Dumplings, Drumsticks and Fresh Rolls for appetizers. The Dumplings were the BEST! We then had Secret Love, Yellow Indian Curry and Everlasting Chow Mein. All were tasty. The Secret Love mock meat was a bit too much for my tastes tho, too meaty. Had the banana dessert with ice cream. That was fantastic.
Read moreMy only problem was that while we showed up a bit after 8 they rushed our orders, didn't pick up empty plates quickly and pushed us with "Kitchen closes at 9, so hurry up" attitude. Not very welcoming and closing at 9pm on a Saturday is just crazy!
Pros: Good food, Fun ambiance
Cons: Closes early
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katy3
Points +185
good food - Edit
So glad to have found a good vegan place that doesn't drench their food in grease!
Read moreAmbiance: feels like we are on a tropical island.
Service: courteous and food comes pretty quickly.
Food: excellent food, outstanding vegan, very good imitation! Totally agree with the other Yelpers that the BBQ drumsticks, spring rolls, and mama's love were excellent! The golden masterpiece was very flavorful, but the texture and appearance were less convincing than the other dishes. The hot and sour soup was very tasty, but was not as vinegary and peppery as the pedestrian version; it was like a high class version of hot and sour. The fried banana roll was slow to come out but well worth the wait; the outer skin was light, crispy, and not overly greasy. The banana inside was an almost caramelized goodness!
Both meat-eaters and vegan liked the food. Highly recommend it!
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adora08
Points +32
Great! - UPDATED review (a disappointment) - Edit
One World is a hidden gem. I love their food. They have a wide variety to choose from. Desserts are great! Much better than Loving Hut. Banana splits are to die for! Super Nova Pasta is a must try. Very accommodating too. I've never had to wait to get a table. They always recognize me and welcome me back. Meat eater approved. Thanksgiving there was wonderful.
Read more**Updated from previous review on Sunday May 20, 2012
I love one world, but was immensely disappointed the other day when I ordered a banana split and it was half the size it was before! They changed it, with out notice and kept it at the same price! Now, instead of two scoops of ice cream, a cherry, whipped cream, chocolate sauce and peanuts; you get one scoop, a tiny bit of chocolate sauce and a tiny bit of peanuts. Very disappointed.
Ginita
Yes! They no longer serve peanuts as you sit down either. I loved that part! Have you ever been to their buffets? Curious...
Read moreadora08
I totally forgot about the peanuts! You're right! I've been to the buffet. It wasn't much food for the price they charge and the dessert sucked the time I went (cupcake with no icing on it-huh??)
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Chia
Points +3631
Good Find - Edit
I had read about this place on happycow, and here's my One World Vegetarian Cuisine review.
Read moreThis is a nice place for a casual meal with friends or by oneself. The decor is simple yet nice, very relaxing. The interior space is on the small side, but you could ask the staff to combine tables to accommodate a larger group.
Service is good and fast, and the food tastes clean and healthy.
My friends and I came here for lunch and shared a few dishes that tasted good (I forgot the food names).
A good place to enjoy pure vegetarian food when in this part of LA.
Pros: large menu, good vibes, has patio seating
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Ginita
Points +80
One World - Edit
Lovely place. You can sit outside near the waterfall or inside with the nice decor. On the wall are pictures of celebrity vegetarians/vegans and there is take-out food as well. I like going for lunch as it is very affordable!!! They start you off with a small, complimentary bowl of fresh roasted peanuts. If you go for lunch, a delicious soup and a drink are included in the price along with the entree. Service is fast and they have an email club to keep you updated with their weekly specials and other special events.
Read morePros: fast service, inexpensive, variety of selection
Cons: a little snooty, just a little
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Gini
Points +55
Vegan Perfection - Edit
I can't say enough about this restaurant. If you are a vegan dessert lover like me, try the chocolate cake, carrot cake and cheesecake. BBQ drumsticks and spicy quesadilla-Must trys! The service is outstanding. Plenty of free parking. Right next to a movie theater and near the West Covina mall. Great!
Read morePros: friendly staff, all vegan, cheesecake!
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Elba
Points +67
one of my favorite places to eat - Edit
the food is so good, it's perfectly spiced the desserts are too good the drinks are refreshing the enviornment is perfect
Read moreeverything about this place is amazing. sometimes they have a buffet for dinner i recommend going to that too. i would type more about it but i don't want to get hungry haha. but really 5/5 cows :D
Pros: everything is so good, classy dining, bike friendly
Cons: tight spaces, usually packed, parking
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jennamichelle1
Points +337
Great food, great atmosphere... - Edit
One World Vegetarian is a great community hub for vegans. If you're local, get on their mailing list. They'll e-mail you their weekly specials which have been everything from nachos, corn dogs, macaroni and cheese, mushroom veggie burgers, and holiday themed foods. They have 5$ specials on Tuesdays and do a lot of things like movie and popcorn night, bake sales, Valentines dinners, Father's day dinners, and take out Thanksgiving feasts.
Read moreThe waitstaff is very friendly and remembers everyone and their orders. Their food is always very fresh and it's easy to get healthy meals. It's a great combination where you can get healthy, or something a little junkier and indulgent if you feel like it. Our usual favorites are their bruschetta, spring rolls, vegetable curry with chicken, country winter potato soup, and their hot and sour soup. Their soups are amazing. They also have great salads and desserts.
They expanded their restaurant recently, so now they are two rooms. They have steady business, but it's not usually crowded. There are a few entries on the menu that I haven't enjoyed, but that's been pretty rare and I've liked almost everything I've tried.
Pros: food, environment, specials
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itshiptobevegan
Points +26
Great Food!!! - Edit
Ive been here about 10 times and the food is absolutely delicious. Everything is vegan. The cheesecake is great, and my favorite soup is the winter wonderland soup. The crispy rolls are so yummy with the sweet sour sauce.
Read moreIm actually got my birthday cake from here, yummy!!!!
Pros: excellent food, healthy cuisine, friendly staff
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deetsgooch
Points +92
Would never had known it was vegan. - Edit
I ate here with my vegan daughter when I was still "semi-vegetarian" and shortly after One World became all vegan. We shared our two entrees and I honestly would not have known there was not real meat in the Supreme Burrito. Everything we delicious, fresh and hot. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was comfortable.
Read morePros: Delish veggie meat substitutes, extensive menu, very flavorful
Cons: a little noisy sitting outside
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veganpig
Points +37
Get the One World Star!!! - Edit
Oh... my..... GOD!! I've been here a couple of times recently and I always order the One World Star, and some various other items. This burger is UNBELIEVABLE!!! It's like I was starring in my own vegan Carl's Jr commercial! The patty is so savory and juicy. They make it themselves so no more settling for frozen hamburger patty substitutes! I order it with extra toppings and dressing as they tend to skimp on those. If you are a vegan with a burger craving, look no further! It is so tasty I almost passed out when I took my first bite. For the rest of the food, what I've tried has usually been pretty good. The fries are great and made from scratch. The drumsticks are good, but just the usual Chinese drumsticks. The chicken nuggets are good, but a little overly fried. The only thing I had there that I really didn't like was the pho. It was waaaay too clove-y. My boyfriend, an omnivore, had the Spicy Cajun Surprise, which he said was really good but was skimpy on the Seitan. The cheesecake was excellent. The chocolate sundae was also pretty good, especially the vegan whipped cream! I think the menu options on the whole are pretty decent, but that burger is to die for!! If I was on death row, that would be my last meal! Also a plus, the restaurant is really cute inside and date friendly. The service is friendly, just a little slow towards the end of the meal sometimes as I think they get pretty busy. Even if the service were awful, which it isn't even close to being, it would be worth it for the burger alone!
Read morePros: BURGER OF THE GODS!!!, Really yummy desserts, Cute decor and pleasant atmosphere
Cons: A little skimpy on the side sauces, Service is sometimes a bit slow
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chobesoy
Points +1112
happy place! - Edit
I liked this place immediately. While I know I'm more easily satisfied with any place that is veggie/vegan friendly, this restaurant is a happy dining locale for all eaters. The waitress (who was very sweet) told us that most of their clientele are non-vegetarians and I decided that's very good news; for rather than preaching to the choir, I'm happy when carnivores can appreciate a good veggie meal. It's one thing to tell a vegan that the vegan food is good, it is substantially harder to tell a ravenous carnivore the same thing AND actually have them agree!
Read moreI went to One World earlier this week with a group of entirely carnivorous friends who were interested in trying something new but had their healthy dose of skepticism. We asked the waitress to just give us a good sampling that One World can choose to feed ten hungry customers and they didn't disappoint. They even threw in a couple extra tastes of dessert for us to try. The desserts, I might add, were superb.
After an array of appetizers and dinner of pasta, asian grains, mock meats and spicy veggies (including a melt-in-your-mouth eggplant), everyone left content and in the good "clean full" kind of way. As a vegetarian I was more than happy to fill my tummy, but I was even happier to know that my friends were very impressed and actually ate everything.
I defnitely suggest going with a large group so everyone can try various dishes. While I'm not sure how often I will be able to drag non-veggies over again, I know I will definitely be going back for more.
If anyone in the SGV area wants to go, hit me up if you want company!
Pros: delicious, affordable, friendly
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Nefarity
Points +48
Tasty all around. - Edit
Well, the ambiance was lovely, the decor was relaxing, and the staff were really friendly. There were plenty of options to choose from, to suit any and all cravings. Based mostly on Asian styled dishes, there were still plenty of options to chose from. My sisters orange "chicken" was very savory, my
Read morePros: Ambiance, Friendly staff, Great Mock Meats and food
Cons: The waiter forgot to offer drinks.
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gr8vegan
Points +2357
5 stars maybe for lack of better option - Edit
I hate to write a bad review for an all vegan place, but there was really nothing special about One World. I'd dare say that all the 5 star reviews below are for lack of a better option. Definitely do not drive from LA to here. We hit it on our way home from Vegas. DO NOT order the pita pizza, its like a soggy trader joes pita with some microwaved broccoli on top with no vegan cheese like in the photo. We didn't even eat it. The Chow Main and Pasta were over cooked and bland. I enjoyed the hot and sour soup, though, because it was the only thing with flavor. The people are nice and maybe we were just there on an off night or something. Highly disappointing. The menu was mostly fried soy protein isolate items. They should cut the menu down to less options and do them better.
Read morePros: all vegan, nice place, friendly staff
Cons: food
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seeUsoon
Points +39
Very Good Cakes - Edit
I only got to try a few dishes here... My husband's, bro in law, and my plate were very tasteless... the mock meat were very chewy and dried... The service was over the top Great. I think that was b/c the manager was serving our table most of the time. The cakes are SOOOOOOO Delicious!!! the prices are fair... pretty displays... I would like to come back here for the desserts and give the other food another chance. You have to try the vegan bake goods... I post some photos of it for teasers.
Read morePros: cakes, vegan, affordable
Cons: process stuff
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spiceislandvegan
Points +1706
Great food and delicious desserts - Edit
This place is bright and clean. The food is yummy and mostly vegan. I had green beans with tofu and brown rice. It was delicious. For dessert, I had their vegan chocolate banana cake with coconut. AWESOME! Other cake is good too including vegan carrot cake and chocolate cake. Now they have a deli case that provides food and desserts to go. The waitresses are also friendly and helpful.
Read morePros: Clean, food is good, dessert is yummy
Cons: far away from where I live, it's a bit hard to find
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secret reviewer
Points +28
Proximity and comfort - Edit
I really like not having to get all the way to L.A. for take out veg food. They have vegetarian and vegan options. It's a small place, but it's cute. The waitresses are always nice. I've been going here since a few months after it opened, and I've always been pleased. Every non-veg (and vegs) I've taken there like the Sauteed Veggie Beef Balls. I like the Chow Mein and Stuffed Tomatoes most. They have lunch specials too that are around five bucks. I have tried some not so great plates there, but I still like it. It's close and a nice place to go. Other than that, the prices are average and affordable. I always walk away satisfied.
Read morePros: good food, kind staff, atmosphere
Cons: a few not great dishes, sometimes small portions
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